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An American Silver Bonbon Dish, Gorham MFG. CO., Providence, RI, 1899, Martelé
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- marked on underside, coded 1902 and with date symbol for 1899
- Silver
- length 9 1/4 in.
- 23.5cm
oval with crimped rim, the border and sides embossed and chased with lobes, whiplash scrolls and sprays of flowers
Literature
Larry Pristo, Martelé 950-1000 Fine: Gorham’s Art Nouveau Silver, 2002, p. 190.
Condition
very good condition, chasing crisp
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
According to Gorham’s records as reproduced by Larry Pristo in Martelé Gorham’s Nouveau Art Silver, p. 190, this bonbon dish took 15 hours to be raised and 28 hours to be chased. Its net factory cost at the time of completion was $60.